Weekendo
Lille Christmas Village (Place Rihour)
Some 90 wooden chalets on Place Rihour, a stone's throw from the Grand'Place and its Ferris wheel, for six weeks.
opens Sun 15 November, 10:00
Serge Charles ice rink, Wasquehal (Lille)
Patinoire Serge Charles · Wasquehal, FranceSeason15 November – 31 March 2027
Todayclosed
Entrysee below
Whereindoor
Adult €5.50; child 4–16 €5; under 4 €2; term-time lunchtime sessions €4. Family pass (2 adults + 2 children, skates included) €23. Skate hire €2.50.
The market is inside Lille Metropole low-emission zone (ZFE)
A Crit'Air sticker is required — also for foreign cars. Order it only on the official website.
Guide: what to doofficial website
Ilévia P+R (metro): line 1 – Porte des Postes, CHU Eurasanté, 4 Cantons; line 2 – Porte des Postes, Porte d'Arras, Les Prés Edgard Pisani, Lomme Saint-Philibert, Pont de Neuville (sticker required).
About the event
In Wasquehal, between Lille, Roubaix and Tourcoing, the Serge Charles rink runs public sessions at lunchtime on weekdays, on Wednesday afternoons and above all at weekends, with evening sessions until 11.30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. In the Christmas holidays (21 December to 3 January) it opens every day, morning and afternoon, with long evenings. Themed nights (foam, snowstorm, laser game) liven up the ice regularly. No booking is needed and entry is very affordable. Tip: socks are compulsory and gloves strongly advised; the ticket desk closes 45 minutes before the session ends, so arrive in good time.
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Opening hours
School-term hours (closed Mondays). Christmas (21/12/2026–03/01/2027) and February holidays: Mon–Wed 10 am–noon and 2.30–8 pm, Thu–Fri 10 am–noon and 2.30–11.30 pm, Sat 10 am–11.30 pm, Sun 10 am–7 pm. Leave the ice 15 min before the end.
| Monday | closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 12:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:30–17:30 |
| Thursday | 12:00–14:00, 14:15–16:15 |
| Friday | 12:00–14:00, 14:15–16:15, 21:00–23:30 |
| Saturday | 10:00–12:30, 15:00–18:00, 21:00–23:30 |
| Sunday | 10:00–12:30, 15:00–18:00 |
- Fri 25 December — closed. Closed on Christmas Day.
- Fri 1 January — closed. Closed on 1 January.
Combine with
Christmas markets nearby for the same trip.
Lille Ferris Wheel (Grand'Place)
The 50 m Ferris wheel is back on the Grand'Place next to the giant tree until mid-January, turning until midnight.
hours not confirmed yet
Comines Christmas market
Christmas market in Comines (Rue du Pont-Neuf) — from 10 December to 13 December 2026. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Thu 10 December, 15:00
Warneton Christmas market
Christmas market in Warneton (Rue du Gheer 56) — Thursday 10 December 2026, 15:00–20:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Sun 6 December, 10:00
Houthem Christmas market
Christmas market in Houthem (Rue de Wytschate) — Sunday 6 December 2026, 10:00–18:00. Free entry. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
opens Thu 17 December, 17:00
Ploegsteert Christmas market
Christmas market in Ploegsteert (Rue de Messines 22) — Thursday 17 December 2026, 17:00–23:00. A local market: check the details with the organiser before you go.
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